INDOT 's Leading Choice For Carbon Fiber Concrete Reinforcement Services!
Carbon Fiber Concrete Reinforcement Done Right With Smith's Waterproofing!
We have worked on over 1,000 bridges in Michigan and the surrounding states for MDOT, counties, and municipalities. We deploy our fleet of vehicles and equipment to jobs across the US, every day of the week.
From commercial clients who require remediation of their concrete foundation walls to municipalities who need a skilled concrete technician to repair and reinforce a bridge's structural concrete beams, the concrete repair teams at Smith's Waterproofing have experience handling a wide range of concrete repairs for a variety of clients. Since our founding in 1970, Smith's Waterproofing has worked hard to earn our reputation as the Midwest's premier concrete repair company.
Whether concrete is deteriorating due to age or new concrete is displaying issues due to poor installation, our expert technicians understand the correct technique to utilize for a long-lasting repair. For example, Smith's Waterproofing performs crack injection repair on new caissons due to water leakage. Whatever the underlying issue, we are able to diagnose the problem and propose a safe, effective and expedient concrete repair solution.
Concrete Repair and Restoration Services For INDOT
For this service we remove and replace damaged and deteriorated concrete. Check below to see our team in action replacing and storing concrete on one of our largest jobs yet!
Repairing The Concrete M-20 Over The Tittabawassee River:
The project included patching large amounts of concrete, reinforcing concrete beams with carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets, structural beam replacement, and adding structural beam stiffeners. Repairs were also performed on concrete column, beams, and the abutments on the bridge.
After concrete was patched, a water repellant coating was installed. Finally, the failing downspouts on the bridge were removed and replaced with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) downspouts. This was another project completed by Smith's Waterproofing on time, under budget, and without injury.
- Concrete patching of 333 cubic feet of latex concrete on concrete beams, columns, and abutments
- 795 square feet of column wrap with fiber reinforced polymer sheets
- 677 galvanic anodes installed
- Removed and replaced structural steel beams
Structural Crack Repair & Epoxy Crack Injection Services
Injecting epoxy resin into a crack in concrete for restoring structural strength and/ or waterproofing purposes.
Berlin Township Waste Water Treatment Plant:
Smith's Waterproofing was chosen for extensive concrete repair at the Berlin Township Waste Water Treatment plant. The project included concrete structure repair and structural upgrades to the four aeration tanks, aerobic digester tank, distribution tank, and the three clarifier tanks.
Engineers had designed and upgraded the wall design to prevent waste water spills from occurring in emergency flood scenarios. This new design also changed the input of the influent pipe. All four aeration tanks had significant damage from the acidic and harsh nature of waste water. Each aeration tank was drained, and the failing concrete was saw cut and removed around the perimeter. New rebar was installed, forms were built, and the new concrete walls were poured and finished by Smith's crews. The aerobic digesters received similar repairs around the perimeter of each tank. Each tank also received structural epoxy injection to repair all structural cracks. Over 1,000 lineal feet of crack injection was performed.
Each aeration tank, aerobic digester, and distribution chamber had walls with weir plates that were removed and reinstalled with the repairs. This design required Smith's to be within 1/100th of an inch accuracy for the system to operate.
The clarifying tanks at the plant had similar damage to their concrete walls, however part of the tank was able to be saved. Smith's crews carefully saw cut and removed the damaged areas in the tank. New re-bar was installed and secured in the remaining walls of the tank, with high strength epoxy. Forms were set in place by Smith's crews and concrete was poured & finished.
Carbon Fiber Concrete Reinforcement Services For INDOT
Stabilizing and repairing damaged concrete and other structures, by installing carbon fiber cloth with an epoxy binder. The process restores the structural and load bearing capacity of the object being reinforced. Can be applied to metal, wood, concrete, or plastic. Has a high strength to weight ratio and quick repair time. Commonly installed on concrete beams bridges, columns, poured in place and precast concrete for maximizing crack control and restoring structural integrity.
Using Carbon Fiber Concrete Reinforcement At The Food Processing Plant:
This project was part of a high efficiency production line upgrade at a food manufacturing plant in South East Michigan. The production line upgrade required the basement foundation walls and bearing walls to be strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced Kevlar.
Engineers determined that the high humidity created by the factory's operating conditions caused large amounts of water to build under the slab of the building. The water created hydrostatic pressure which caused the block walls throughout the building to bow and sheer slide off the foundation.
Carbon fiber strapping was then applied to strengthen the block walls that had experienced sheer sliding. Engineers onsite also required carbon fiber reinforcement on basement walls to support the increased load that would result from the new high efficiency production line.
Smith's also used HEPA air scrubbers to eliminate dust to ensure the manufacturing process maintained 100% FDA compliance.
Humidity levels were measured and controlled during this project to keep the dew point within working limits of the epoxy and coating systems. This project had an expedited construction schedule and Smith's Waterproofing was able to meet all of the deadlines given by the customer.
Highlights:
- Masonry repairs to foundation and walls
- Maintained FDA air quality standards during construction
- Epoxy coatings installed on floor
Polyurethane Crack Injection Services
This process involves sealing or repairing cracks by injecting a polymer or other material for structural repair and/ or waterproofing. Check out our team in action below!
The inspector and engineer onsite acknowledged the high quality of work and after tank coatings were complete, Smith's was instructed to perform crack injection on the caisson as part of a work change directive. Though the caisson was new, it required crack injection at the cold joints where water was leaking through. Smith's utilized a manbasket to inject cracks with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic polyurethane injection grout on the caisson. Smith's also performed polyurethane crack injection on the influent lines to eliminate leaks.
Following the crack injection, Smith's installed an architectural expansion joint around the perimeter of the caisson. The expansion joint was installed between the top of the caisson and the roof or lid of the caisson. The lid is removable and the expansion joint protects the caisson from any movement of the lid.
- Vinyl Ester coating protective coating of primary and secondary containment tanks
- Crack injection and waterproofing of caisson and influent lines
- Green/ living roof membrane installation
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